Susan Koppenhaver, Director
1003 Development Court
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845-340-3456 or Toll Free at 1-877-914-3456
Fax: 845-340-3583
It is the mission of the Ulster County Office for the Aging to assist and empower older adults and their families to live as independently as possible, with dignity and purpose.
Ulster County will strive to reach more older adults and expand upon its current services by bringing them to remote and underserved areas of the County. This includes new educational health promotion, service enrollment and Senior advocacy program opportunities so they can stay in, and contribute to, their community.
Dear Ulster County Older Adults!
August is now upon us, but of course we’ve had August weather for months now. I will say that local gardens are loving it, and everyone’s hydrangeas are flourishing!
We have been busy, as usual, trying to arrange for the yearly Farmer’s Market coupons giveaway events we do every year, and we plan on giving away all our coupons again. There is quite a need for these coupons in our community which allow access to fresh fruit and vegetables, and we are glad to be able to help. Please contact our office if you think you are eligible and find out where we are giving them away near you or pick up at our office.
We are also planning and have been offering tech classes at senior residences to help those with questions and concerns about their tablets or smartphones around the County. If you live in a Senior residence and think you and/or your neighbors have questions or would like some instruction, please contact our office and we can try to arrange to have a session at your location.
We are also offering energy savings tip seminars in August on the 5th and 6th in our Senior Hub and New Paltz respectively. Please contact our office if this subject is something you would like to learn more about. We are trying to further the County’s goals of raising awareness and addressing climate change by offering some practical tips and will be offering more of these later in the year as well.
As usual, we are always looking for drivers, volunteers to fix small things and help folks with home repairs, caregiver volunteers, and interviewers for our local Homesharing programs – please contact our office if any of these opportunities sound like something you would like to explore.
Although we hear about heat precautions, everyone keep hydrating and finding ways to stay cool – Fall is around the corner!
In health,
Susan Koppenhaver
Director
Live Well Kingston interviews John Dowley, Volunteer teaching OFA Senior Technology Classes. View the interview here: OFA Teacher Talks Tech! Demystifying your Personal Devices and Aging Well in Kingston. - Live Well Kingston
Links to upcoming activities and events happening in your area. Find things to do, places to go, and activities to enjoy from home at Age Well Kingston Community Events Guide
New York State GetSetUp - free online classes for Seniors at https://www.getsetup.io/partner/NYSTATE
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